10 ViacomCBS appoints news bosses

10 ViacomCBS has appointed Martin White as its news Head of Broadcast News and Rashell Habib as Head of Digital News and Strategy.

Dividing the role previously held by Ross Dagan, both will report directly to Chief Content Officer and Executive Vice President of ViacomCBS Australia & New Zealand, Beverley McGarvey.

Martin White was previously Executive Producer of 10 News First Sydney, a role he has held since 2019. He has also held senior roles at both Seven News, Nine News and in the 10 News First Melbourne newsroom.

Chief Content Officer and Executive Vice President, 10 ViacomCBS Australia and New Zealand, Beverley McGarvey, said: “Martin has made an important and valuable contribution to our 10 News First bulletin over the past two years.

“Martin’s experience and comprehensive skills across scripting, editing, content creation and media strategy in news and sport is really impressive. He is also a very well-respected leader and mentor. His appointment ensures that we will continue to deliver compelling news to our viewers seven days a week.”

White said: “I am thrilled to continue my journey at Network 10. It’s felt like coming home since returning here two years ago. I relish the opportunity to guide our broadcast news product with an innovative approach during a challenging and exciting time for our industry.”

Rashell Habib has has held several senior positions at 10 ViacomCBS, most recently Social and Digital Editor. She joined in May 2018 and has also held senior positions at News Corp for over 10 years, including social media editor roles at NewsLocal and news.com.au.

McGarvey said: “Rashell’s extensive and specialist strategic social media knowledge, complemented by her news editorial experience and passion, highlights how we are shaping the future of news across all our platforms.”

Habib added: “With the consumption of news ever evolving and the 10 News First teams consummate masters of storytelling, I am excited to help get more and more 10 News First stories to as many Australians as possible.”

Both positions take effect immediately.